This is another of the patterns in Martha’s new book.  Isn’t it so cute?   Thanks to Martha I’m now back in designing ‘mode’ too so watch ...

Nothing to do with crafting today!!  I’m posting this because - well, just because. I have a boring grey car like so many other people her...

As you know I bought two balls of this yarn but this time I wanted to use another pattern.  I went on a search but couldn’t make up my min...

Before I start I am delighted to say that Etsy removed the offending item and has contacted the seller.   I had the very great pleasure of...

Some years ago a tatter contacted me to ask permission to teach one of my patterns and I pointed out that it was far too long for a class.  ...

A new lady joined us at the Friday knitting group a few weeks ago.  She fitted in straightaway but that’s really not hard as they’re a fanta...

This time sewing. I have a small amount of this cat fabric left from other projects but it’s an awkward shape!!  It’s like a cross shape but...

Well here it is in all its glory.  On probably the hottest day of the year, so far, I finished it!!!   BUT - I have a problem, Houston!!!  ...

The competition is to spot the old git who’s tatting!!!!  That wasn’t hard, was it!!! The photo was taken by a local paper’s photographer ...

Now why oh why didn’t I think of trying this out before?   As regular readers will know I'm not that 'fond' of Josephine rings...

Well here it is.  If you look closely at the left sleeve you’ll see that I still need to sew up the end.  I added more fabric to give me e...

Well the title should be ‘trying to resist temptation’!!! I occasionally shop at Hobbycraft now that we have one nearby and they’ve ‘found ...

First of all I want to say that I’m delighted that most people understood last week’s moan.  My moan to MYSELF this week is that I sometimes...

I seem to manage to get myself into trouble on Facebook without even trying!! This past week it was because of copy tatting.  I asked a lad...

Well the fabric is made but unfortunately all is not going well at the moment!!! I think it will take a little sorting out but I need a spac...

Have you seen the new book by Gary and Randy Houtz?  If not I suggest you take a look at it.  It’s called Tatting Chain Around. Sue told m...

If you’ve seen this post and then this one you’ll know what I’m talking about!!! If you haven’t then please visit them and you’ll see tha...

Once my dress had arrived earlier this week I searched through books to find a pattern I liked and also online but in the end I thought I’...

Finally I’ve finished Robin Perfetti’s doily. I’m so pleased with it and also I have an important announcement to make.  It will NOT be go...

This is going well at the moment. Long may that last!!! All the fabric is made although there may be places which need more squares or adj...